Turning Stone Resort Casino to Host 2026 World Series of Poker Circuit Events: 12 Days of the World’s Most Prestigious Poker Tournament With More Than $2.5 Million in Guaranteed Payouts
New York’s only World Series of Poker Circuit Event returns to Turning Stone Resort Casino for a milestone fifth consecutive year, drawing thousands of players from across the region and beyond from March 12 – 23. Players will compete for 18 coveted World Series of Poker gold rings and a World Series of Poker Paradise Package featuring entry and accommodations to the Circuit Championship at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas this December.
Oneida Indian Nation Homelands (January 22, 2026) – The World Series of Poker (WSOP), the world's largest, longest-running and most prestigious gaming event, returns to Turning Stone Resort Casino from March 12-23, 2026 with more than $2.5 million in guaranteed payouts. Back for a milestone fifth consecutive year, New York's only World Series of Poker Circuit Event will attract thousands of players and will feature a thrilling high-stakes $1 Million Main Event.
This year, 18 coveted WSOP gold rings, the most prestigious trophy in gaming, are up for grabs as part of Turning Stone Resort Casino Circuit Events. Ring winners will also take home a $5,000 WSOP Paradise Package featuring entry and accommodations to the Circuit Championship at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas this December.
In addition to the 3-day $1 Million Main Event at Turning Stone Resort Casino’s Event Center, the resort’s Poker Room will also host a 2-day Mini Main Event with a $500,000 guarantee payout. Last year, the Mini Main Event generated more than a $1 million prize pool. Additional fan-favorite events include:
- Ladies-Only Event with a $25,000 guarantee
- 40/40/40 No Limit Hold’em with a $100,000 guarantee (limited to age 40+)
- 2-day Monster Stack Tournament with a $200,000 guarantee
The 2026 WSOP Circuit Event at Turning Stone Resort Casino is open to all players age 18 and over at any experience level, from amateurs to pros. Building on the successes of previous seasons, all confirmed 2026 WSOP Circuit stops will fully utilize the WSOP+ app. The digital platform is designed to enhance the player experience from entry to exit, offering streamlined tournament registration, payout information, and real-time data access for every event. For more information about the WSOP at Turning Stone, visit https://www.turningstone.com/gaming/world-series-of-poker.
To download the official World Series of Poker logo and image of the WSOP rings, click here.
About Turning Stone Enterprises
Turning Stone Enterprises is the parent organization for all business operations of the Oneida Indian Nation. One of the largest employers in Central New York with more than 5,000 team members, Turning Stone Enterprises’ portfolio of hospitality, gaming and recreational destinations includes Turning Stone Resort Casino, YBR Casino & Sports Book, Point Place Casino Hotel, The Lake House at Sylvan Beach, The Cove at Sylvan Beach, Maple Leaf Market and SavOn convenience stores, an RV park, two marinas, a hunting preserve and salmon-fishing destination and Wáhta’ Maple Farm. Collectively, these properties offer guests from across the region and around the world five award-winning hotels, nearly 30 signature restaurants and dining venues, two spas, five golf courses, Las Vegas-style casino gaming, a state-of-the-art sports betting lounge, two concert venues and several nightlife venues.
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